Chapter 136: First Meeting with the Taiping County Magistrate

The tall vermilion gatehouse in front stood tall, and a gilded plaque hung above the lintel, engraved with the two big characters "County Yamen" in vigorous and powerful handwriting.

At this time, the two heavy wooden doors were tightly closed, and a pair of bronze animal heads were hung on the door knockers, with fangs exposed.

On both sides of the door, a pair of mighty stone lions guarded there.

As if knowing that Shen Qing had arrived at this time, the door slowly opened.

Behind the door stood a middle-aged man in official uniform with a smile on his face.

His face was firm, exuding a calm and restrained temperament like jade, his eyes were deep like a pool, and his eyebrows revealed a sense of majesty without anger.

This person was none other than the county magistrate of Taiping County, Du Yuntong.

County magistrate Du Yuntong had been waiting in the yamen for a long time. When he saw Shen Qing's figure, his eyes revealed his admiration for Shen Qing.

He walked out of the door himself, went down the steps, glanced at Shen Qing, and said with admiration: "Young Master Shen, you are really a young talent!"

When Du Yuntong was looking at him, Shen Qing was also constantly looking at Du Yuntong.

Du Yuntong had an upright figure and looked particularly tall.

At this time, he was wearing a dark blue official robe with exquisite patterns embroidered on it. The cuffs and collar of the official robe were embroidered with gold silk edges, and a wide jade belt was tied around his waist, inlaid with several crystal jade stones.

At first glance, he was really rich and extraordinary, with a kingly demeanor.

However, Shen Qing knew that the middle-aged man in front of him, who was dressed in gorgeous clothes, was not just a mere show, but one of the few Qi Hai realm warriors in Taiping County, with a great cultivation.

Even ten Mi Gang leaders could not move a finger in front of him.

Shen Qing put away his thoughts and responded modestly: "You are too kind, County Magistrate. It is the duty of people in the martial arts world to eliminate harm for the people."

County Magistrate Du Yuntong laughed, patted Shen Qing on the shoulder, and said: "Young Master Shen is too modest. That evil tiger has been causing trouble for several months, and countless people in the surrounding area have suffered. Today you killed the evil tiger and lifted the siege of the county. How could I not know this achievement? I have ordered people to prepare a table of wine and banquet. If you don't mind, why don't you come in and have a few drinks?"

"Then I would rather obey your order than be respectful."

"Please!"

"Please!"

Shen Qing stepped aside to let County Magistrate Du Yuntong take a step. Such a courtesy made County Magistrate Du Yuntong have a better impression of him.

County Magistrate Du Yuntong took Shen Qing into a quiet and elegant back hall.

This is Du Yuntong's special reception place, specially designed for distinguished guests.

As soon as he entered the lobby, Shen Qing smelled a faint sandalwood in the air.

A soft carpet was laid on the blue brick floor of the hall, and a round table made of rosewood was placed in the middle.

At this time, exquisite tea sets and snacks were placed on the table, and two guests were sitting at their seats.

They were dressed in gorgeous clothes, with extraordinary temperament, and were leisurely sipping tea and chatting.

Behind them, two maids with beautiful faces, wearing elegant dresses, stood quietly, and their behavior revealed well-trained respect.

In the entire hall, except for the subtle sound of tea being poured into teacups and the occasional conversation of guests, there was no other noise, which seemed particularly quiet.

When the two were chatting, they heard the movement, looked towards Shen Qing, and stood up and said, "Hey, the main person is here."

County Magistrate Du Yuntong walked up, sat down in the main seat without hesitation, waved his hand, and motioned the two to sit down.

"Young Master Shen, please sit here."

Shen Qing sat in the VIP seat after hearing this.

His eyes wandered over the two middle-aged men opposite him, and he found that the aura of these two people was comparable to that of Du Yuntong.

Shen Qing couldn't help but feel nervous, and didn't dare to be presumptuous.

Du Yuntong pointed to the plump middle-aged man in brocade clothes on the left, and said: "This is the head of the Wang family, Wang Sanbao."

Is this Wang Dongjia, one of the four major Dongjia?

Shen Qing was a little surprised.

Wang Dongjia in Taiping County is a pawn bank, and has several money houses.

It is also rumored that this person has already reached the Qi Hai realm, and he is all-powerful in Taiping County.

I didn't expect that today I would be pulled by the county magistrate Du Yuntong to accompany me.

Wang Sanbao had a warm smile on his face, giving people a sense of intimacy, without the slightest smell of money.

He was dressed in a brocade robe with intricate patterns on it, looking luxurious yet dignified. He bowed to Shen Qing and said, "Mr. Shen, nice to meet you."

Du Yuntong pointed to a middle-aged man on the far right, who was wearing a blue robe, tall and imposing, and introduced, "This is the head of the Li family, Li Heqing."

Li Heqing had a resolute face and a heroic look between his eyebrows, as if he was a general who had been on the battlefield for a long time.

He saluted Shen Qing with his fists and said in a loud voice, "Mr. Shen, I have heard of your name for a long time. Today, I see that you are indeed a hero in your youth!"

Mr. Li, who specializes in shipping?

Shen Qing's expression remained unchanged, but his heart was already filled with ripples.

Another Qi Hai realm warrior.

County Magistrate Du Yuntong pointed at Shen Qing and said to the two middle-aged men: "You two, this is our tiger-slaying hero today, Young Master Shen Qing."

Shen Qing bowed and said modestly: "I dare not, it's all because of your wise command."

"Don't say polite words, Captain Wang, bring the tiger monster up! Let's see what magic this tiger monster has." County Magistrate Du Yuntong shouted to the outside of the door.

As soon as the voice fell, Wang Yanjun and other people from the Weiwu Division, surrounded by the crowd, brought the body of the tiger demon to the door of the living room.

The huge body, even though it was dead, still exuded a terrifying pressure.

The maids in the hall couldn't help but commotion, stepped back, and their faces turned pale.

The owner Li Heqing got up from his seat and walked over to look at it: "Tsk tsk, I don't know how many tigers I have seen when I was away from home. But this is the first time I have seen such a big tiger."

Wang Sanbao laughed and said: "Otherwise, how can it be called a demon tiger?"

"County Master, I wonder how you plan to deal with this tiger demon?" Li Heqing patted the tiger demon's body and asked.

County Magistrate Du Yuntong said without comment: "This demon was hunted by Young Master Shen, and how to deal with it depends on Young Master Shen."

Shen Qing has lived two lives, and he can hear that County Magistrate Du Yuntong is pointing him.

Although his strength is not what it used to be, it is still far from enough in the eyes of these big men.

It is impossible for him to take the tiger monster for himself.

Besides, he has already got the most important tiger treasure, so it is not a loss even if he gives it away.

As the saying goes, a man who knows the times is a hero.

Shen Qing hurriedly bowed his head and said respectfully: "Taiping County is governed by the county lord, and the rare treasures found here are naturally the county lord's."

The county magistrate Du Yuntong saw Shen Qing so tactful and smiled: "I didn't expect you to be so talkative at such a young age. Let's put it this way, this tiger is different, and it was killed by you. The two bosses look at what you want from this tiger and convert it into something of equivalent value for Shen Shaoxia."

Thanks to the book friend Pingfan Shuhuangke for the reward.